International Business, B.S.B.A.

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of South Carolina

Program Overview

The International Business, B.S.B.A. at the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business prepares students to understand how companies operate across borders, cultures and global markets while developing practical business skills in areas such as finance, marketing, management and operations. It is especially suited to students who want an international career, enjoy working across cultures and languages, and want to combine global business expertise with a second business major.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1: Students begin with the foundations of business and university study, building analytical, communication and quantitative skills through courses such as ENGL 101 Critical Reading and Composition, MATH 122 Calculus for Business Administration & Social Sciences or MATH 141 Calculus I, and ACCT 225 Introduction to Financial Accounting. They also begin developing their international perspective through foreign-language study and courses such as MGSC 290 Computer Information Systems in Business or introductory economics.

Year 2: The second year strengthens core business knowledge through ACCT 226 Introduction to Managerial Accounting, MGMT 250 Professional Communication, MGMT 371 Principles of Management, and MGSC 291 Applied Statistics for Business. Students then move into the international business curriculum with IBUS 310 Globalization and Business, alongside FINA 363 Introduction to Finance, while continuing their foreign-language development and second business major.

Year 3: Students deepen their understanding of how businesses function internationally through MGSC 395 Operations Management, MKTG 350 Principles of Marketing, and an IB Thematic Course. A defining part of this stage is the required semester abroad, where students complete approved international business coursework at a partner institution while continuing courses related to their second major and language or elective requirements.

Year 4: The final year brings together global and functional business knowledge through an IB Functional Course, IB Thematic Course, ACCT 324 Survey of Commercial Law, and MGMT 478 Strategic Management. Students also complete remaining requirements for their second business major, giving them both international business expertise and specialized functional knowledge for professional careers.

Focus Areas

International and domestic business, global markets, intercultural competence, cultural awareness, foreign-language communication, international strategy, finance, marketing, management, operations, logistics, critical thinking, decision-making, organizational skills and cross-border business relationships.

Learning Outcomes

Students develop in-depth capacity in a functional business area, a strong understanding of the global dimensions of business, communication skills in more than one language, appreciation of the influence of culture on business, and firsthand exposure to living in another culture.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The program is offered through the Darla Moore School of Business, which is accredited by AACSB International. The school states that AACSB accreditation provides a framework of standards covering the quality and continuous improvement of business education.

Reputation (Employability & Rankings)

The University of South Carolina's undergraduate International Business program is ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 27 consecutive years. The Moore School also reports that International Business graduates in the 2024–25 graduating class had an 82% employment rate among job seekers within three months and an average starting salary of $74,092, with employers including Amazon, Deloitte, EY, JPMorgan Chase & Co., GLG, PSA Airlines, Anheuser-Busch, Hilton and Artis International.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

International Business students gain practical global exposure through a curriculum that combines international business coursework, foreign-language development, a required semester abroad and interaction with business schools around the world. The program also offers cohort options in which students spend extended periods studying at partner universities, while the Moore School connects classroom learning with employers, career events and professional development.

Students can build international experience through more than 60 partner universities, prepare for overseas study through host-university applications, visa and housing preparation and pre-departure modules, and develop career-ready skills through the Moore School's Office of Career Management.

Key opportunities include:

Required semester abroad: International Business majors spend at least one semester studying outside the United States at an approved partner institution, giving students direct exposure to another business environment and culture.
60+ international academic partners: Students can study through the Moore School's network of partner institutions across Europe, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and other regions.
Regional and cohort programs: Students can participate in structured international cohorts that divide their studies between the Moore School and partner universities, with some options allowing students to spend up to two years abroad.
Real-business planning experience: The program specifically highlights opportunities for students to develop business and expansion plans for actual businesses, connecting international business concepts with practical decision-making.
International business coursework: Courses such as IBUS 310 Globalization and Business, IBUS 401 International Financial Management, IBUS 402 International Marketing, IBUS 403 International Entrepreneurship, IBUS 423 Cross-Cultural Behavior and Negotiations, and IBUS 426 Global Competitive Analysis provide opportunities to apply global business concepts to practical situations.
Career preparation through Handshake: The Moore School uses Handshake for job and internship postings, on-campus interviews and corporate information sessions, while students receive résumé reviews, mock interviews and career-planning support.
Business EXPO: The Moore School hosts job and internship fairs each semester; its Spring 2026 Business EXPO expected more than 100 employers.
Global employer connections: The Moore School maintains relationships with corporate, government and nonprofit organizations, creating opportunities for employer information sessions, networking, recruiting and internships.

Progression & Future Opportunities

The International Business, B.S.B.A. is designed to prepare graduates for careers with multinational companies, consulting firms and organizations operating across international markets. Because students combine international business with a second business major, graduates can pursue global roles in areas such as consulting, accounting, finance, marketing, purchasing and logistics while bringing language and intercultural skills to their work.

Typical career paths include International Business Consultant, International Marketing Specialist, Global Finance Specialist, International Logistics Specialist.

Students can build their transition from university to employment through:

Career coaching and professional preparation: The Moore School Office of Career Management provides career counseling, résumé reviews, interview practice, job-search planning, networking guidance and other professional-development services.
Handshake recruiting platform: Students can search for jobs and internships, apply to opportunities and access employer events and interviews through Handshake, the Moore School's recruiting platform.
Employer engagement: Companies participate in campus recruiting, information sessions, receptions, interviews and Business EXPO events. The Moore School also maintains relationships with corporate, government and nonprofit organizations.
International Business employment outcomes: For the 2024–25 graduating class, 82% of International Business job seekers were employed within three months, while 90% of those who provided salary information reported salary data, and the average starting salary was $74,092. Reported top employers included Amazon, Deloitte, EY, JPMorgan Chase & Co., GLG, PSA Airlines, Anheuser-Busch, Hilton and Artis International.
Global alumni network: The Moore School reports a global alumni network of more than 39,000 professionals, providing graduates with an extensive professional community across industries and locations.
International academic and business connections: The Sonoco Department of International Business works with universities around the world, while Moore School departments and centers maintain relationships with business and industry partners that support experiential learning and professional opportunities.
Long-term accreditation value: The Darla Moore School of Business is AACSB accredited, giving students a business education delivered within an internationally recognized accreditation framework.
Strong program recognition: The undergraduate International Business program has been ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 27 consecutive years, providing an established point of recognition for the program.

Further Academic Progression: After completing the B.S.B.A., students can continue into graduate study at the University of South Carolina, including the Master of International Business (MIB), Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), Master of Human Resources (MHR), Master of Accountancy (MACC), Master of Science in Quantitative Economics (MSQE) or an MBA/International MBA. Students interested in academic research can also progress toward doctoral study, including the Moore School's Ph.D. programs in Business Administration or Economics.